The U.S. Constitution
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Constitution Vocabulary

PLEASE READ:  Below are important vocabulary words that you will need to understand in order to pass the U.S. Constitution Test.  Some of the words are important concepts or ideas while others will be helpful in understanding what the test question is asking.  It is very important that you be able to understand these words as they are being used in the context of the question.  Knowing the textbook definition is not enough.  As you learn these words, practice using them in class participation, homework assignments, and any other appropriate situation.

Before the Constitution

Magna Carta

English Bill of Rights

Mayflower Compact

Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation

monarch

During the Constitutional Convention

Constitution

Framers of the Constitution

delegate

Congress

3/5 Compromise

Great Compromise

Connecticut Compromise

Constitutional Convention

branches of government

executive

legislative

judicial

Senate

House of Representatives

representation

Ratification of the Constitution

Federalist

Anti-Federalist

Federalist Papers

ratify

Bill of Rights

Federalist #47

The Constitution

federalism

amend

Congress

separation of powers

dual sovereignty

Preamble

“Elastic Clause”

impeach

veto

override

enforce

interpret

appoint

checks and balances

unconstitutional

Supreme Court

enumerated powers

reserved powers

Bill of Rights

search and seizure

warrant

bail

cruel and unusual punishment

trial by jury

Statute for Religious Freedom



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